On deck: Dodgers at Braves, Saturday, 4 p.m.

Did you know: Going into this series, the Dodgers' 3.78 ERA since 2006 was the lowest in the major leagues.

Numbers game: 21-6– Scoring advantage for Dodgers' opponents in the ninth inning or later this season.

THE PITCHERS

CHRIS CAPUANO (1-2, 6.60)

After poor results in starts before and after his DL stint because of a calf injury, Capuano was outstanding in his most recent outing. He allowed just one run on five hits with seven strikeouts in 61/3 innings in a victory over the Miami Marlins last weekend. That improved his numbers to 1-1 with an 8.03 ERA in three starts this season (he also pitched out of the bullpen to start the season).

Vs. Braves: 5-3, 2.75 ERA

At Turner Field: 2-0, 3.34 ERA

Loves to face: Freddie Freeman, 2 for 13 (.154), 5 strikeouts

Hates to face: Justin Upton, 5 for 14 (.357), 2B, 3B, HR

KRIS MEDLEN (1-5, 3.44)

Primarily a shortstop at Santa Ana College, Medlen was converted to pitcher by the Braves after they drafted him in 2006 and made the big leagues as a reliever. He moved into the starting rotation last season and went 9-0 with a 0.97 ERA in 12 starts. This year, the Braves have made it difficult for him by scoring two runs or fewer in four of his eight starts. But Medlen has allowed seven home runs in his past six starts, including three in a loss to the San Francisco Giants last Sunday.